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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 278.62 and 64.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 278.62 and 64.01 is: 96.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 278.62 = 64.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/278.62 = 64.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 278.62 × 64.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 17,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834.47/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.01

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